Affidavit of Contractor
What this document covers
The Affidavit of Contractor is a legal document that serves as a contractor's final certification of payment made to subcontractors upon project completion. This form ensures that all subcontractors and material suppliers have been fully paid, providing reassurance to project owners and stakeholders. Unlike general payment statements, this affidavit specifically verifies payment status for all involved parties, creating a level of transparency required in construction projects.
Form components explained
- Affiant Information: The name and role of the individual signing the affidavit.
- Contract Details: Identification of the contractor, owner, and the specific project associated with the contract.
- Subcontractor List: Names and addresses of all subcontractors along with the amounts due or to become due for work performed.
- Materialman Information: Details about suppliers of materials and any outstanding payments for machinery, material, or fuel.
- Labor Information: List of laborers who have not been paid, including their hours worked and amounts due.
- Notarization: A section for a notary public to validate the affidavit's authenticity.
Situations where this form applies
This affidavit is necessary when a contractor needs to confirm that all payments to subcontractors, material suppliers, and laborers have been settled upon the completion of a construction contract. It is especially vital when a project owner or lender requires assurance that there are no outstanding debts related to the project before final payments are released.
Who should use this form
This form is intended for:
- Contractors managing construction projects who need to certify payments made.
- Subcontractors looking for verification of payments received for work done.
- Project owners and stakeholders requiring assurance of payment status before finalizing contracts.
Completing this form step by step
- Identify the parties involved: Fill out the contractor and owner details in the specified sections.
- Detail the project: Describe the project's title and contract details.
- List subcontractors: Provide names, addresses, and payment status of all subcontractors involved in the project.
- Include material suppliers: Document suppliers of materials and machinery, ensuring to indicate amounts due.
- Outline unpaid labor: Specify any unpaid laborers along with hours worked and amounts due.
- Sign in front of a notary: Complete the affidavit with a signature in the presence of a notary public to validate the statement.
Is notarization required?
Yes, this form must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarization helps verify the identity of the signer and the authenticity of the affidavit. US Legal Forms offers integrated online notarization services, making it easy to complete your affidavit without the need to travel.
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Common mistakes to avoid
- Failing to list all subcontractors or material suppliers involved.
- Not including accurate payment amounts or due statuses.
- Omitting necessary signatures or failing to have the document notarized.
- Using outdated or incorrect project details in the affidavit.
Why use this form online
- Convenience: Easily downloadable and can be filled out at your own pace.
- Editability: Simple to customize according to your specific project details.
- Reliability: Templates are drafted by licensed attorneys, ensuring legal accuracy.
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The Final Payment Affidavit is a sworn statement that serves as a comprehensive outline, issued after completion of a project, to notify the property owner of how much money is still owed for materials and services provided.
Example: I, Jane Smith, swear that the information in my sworn statement is truthful to the best of my knowledge and understanding. Your statement of truth must be in the first person and you need to identify yourself in it. Keep it short and sweet.
After the prime contractor has received payment, they must release payment to their subcontractors and suppliers within 30 days of either when payments became due after furnishing labor or materials, or after the request for payment was received; whichever is later.
About G706-1994. What it is. Document G706??1994 requires the contractor to list any indebtedness or known claims in connection with the construction contract that have not been paid or otherwise satisfied.
Prompt Payment - means payment of proper invoices made within 45 days for non-construction services and 20 business days for construction services of the payment due date as calculated by the Accounts Payable Section of the Finance Department ing to the Florida Prompt Payment Act.
Per Florida Statutes 713.16, the sworn statement of account is a written statement that documents the nature of the labor or services performed or to be performed, materials supplied or to be supplied, current amount paid on the account, amount due and amount to become due as stated by the lienor.
Provider Certification: I, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that I/my organization received payment by means of the check(s) identified on the Payment Detail Table or Payment Detail Spreadsheet, in the amount stated for the specified invoices from the identified payor.
The execution of an Unconditional Waiver upon Final Payment in Florida means that the signor has waived their right to file a mechanics lien for payment in any amount and extinguishes all preexisting claimant rights.
